( she's just engrossed enough — idly rolling a pen between her fingers — that Akira's presence doesn't register until just before he speaks, blinking herself out of the maze of lines and keys before she turns around. )
Looking for waste.
( that's a bit more accurate. she's looking for something that doesn't matter. a building no one uses, something no one will miss, where it's unlikely to cause injury or panic. she's not completely stupid — this quest might be simple in mechanics, but she's seen enough fires set in places where they shouldn't be (usually accidents, incidental damage never intended to happen) to know there's more to it. more to think about than just will it burn. )
no subject
Looking for waste.
( that's a bit more accurate. she's looking for something that doesn't matter. a building no one uses, something no one will miss, where it's unlikely to cause injury or panic. she's not completely stupid — this quest might be simple in mechanics, but she's seen enough fires set in places where they shouldn't be (usually accidents, incidental damage never intended to happen) to know there's more to it. more to think about than just will it burn. )
What brought you here?
( aside from books, obviously. )